Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11763
Published: October 10, 2017 / Updated: October 10, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8761
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11763
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-11763
Install updates from vendor's website.